Pearson: Time to decide on homes for all

Pearson: Time to decide on homes for all
London Free Press
Canada was growing, following the Second World War. It was strong and full of hope.
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Between Myth and Migration

Interlochen Public Radio
Cougars are making a comeback. The iconic wildcat hasn’t had a breeding population in the Great Lakes states since the early 1900s, but now they’re moving east. Experts say they could be back soon. Some people swear they already are.
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The agronomic benefits from wetlands can be considerable

The agronomic benefits from wetlands can be considerable
The Lucknow Sentinel
A team at the University of Waterloo hope to expand their wetland research and develop a collaborative relationship with Ontario landowners
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Southwestern Ontario farmland values dipped in 2024

Southwestern Ontario farmland values dipped in 2024
The Lucknow Sentinel
The average price came in at $26,530 per acre
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In Leelanau County, a dispute over using sewage as farm fertilizer

Interlochen Public Radio
The conflict has led to a lot of questions and confusion, and could be discussed at a meeting this week.
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Letters to the Editor: March 1, 2025

Letters to the Editor: March 1, 2025
London Free Press
A Free Press reader says "Americans appear to have become sheep falling in line with President Donald Trump's new false faith."
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$7B EV battery plant looms large in south London industrial project

$7B EV battery plant looms large in south London industrial project
London Free Press
The lure of landing new jobs tied to Volkswagen’s $7-billion EV battery plant is driving a move by city councillors to seek the province’s help in fast-tracking a proposed industrial development south of Highway 401. City council’s planning and environment committee voted unanimously Wednesday for the city to request a minister’s zoning order (MZO) to […]
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Ontario gives Oxford housing efforts $7M boost

Ontario gives Oxford housing efforts $7M boost
London Free Press
Oxford County is getting nearly $7 million from Queen’s Park to help build and maintain infrastructure to support potential construction of nearly 4,800 homes.
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120-unit affordable housing project on former school site moves ahead

120-unit affordable housing project on former school site moves ahead
London Free Press
Two apartment buildings are planned on a long-vacant former school site
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Politicians set to balance industry, farmland, heritage with south London land plan

Politicians set to balance industry, farmland, heritage with south London land plan
London Free Press
An industrial subdivision may rise in southeast London as the owner wants to tear down homes on a large agricultural site to prepare it for development, according to a staff report going to politicians on Tuesday. The 44 hectare (108 acre) plot of land at 1361 Wilton Grove Rd. is home to nine buildings and […]
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City council adds 1,500 hectares to urban growth boundary (and maybe more)

London Free Press
London will push on with an expansion to its urban growth boundary, the first significant change in almost 30 years, despite pushback outside the development industry. Politicians gave their approval on Tuesday to expand the boundary, which dictates where residential and commercial development can happen, but were divided on exactly
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Letters to the Editor: December 7, 2024

London Free Press
The recent front page photo provided a smile and was an inspiration to me for the rest of the day.
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